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J5 CND

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,475 mi
Last recorded86,475 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 CND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,475 miles

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2025 86,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,574 miles

All tyres cracking

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 85,574 miles

All tyres cracking

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,515 miles

Exhaust corrodede

slight Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,933 miles

Exhaust corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2021 83,931 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2020 83,413 miles

All underside surface corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,818 miles

Exhaust clamps/mounts corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 82,818 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust clamps/mounts corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,737 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,683 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 75,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 67,835 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,926 miles

unable to test under side of car due to under body tray covering brake pipes and hoses

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,430 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,110 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRAYS

Fail 3 Aug 2011 47,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRAYS

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,126 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 40,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,374 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 36,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,311 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing 0n inner and outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2008 36,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing 0n inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,101 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 30,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,210 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 23,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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J5 CND is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J5 CND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J5 CND is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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